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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.68, 1,089.96 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.68, 1,089.96 and 239.76 is: 359.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.68 : 1,089.96 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.68/1,089.96 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.68x = 1,089.96 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.68x = 261,328.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,328.81/726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.62

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